COMMUNITY members have raised concerns over councillors taking extended leaves of absence from their elected duties. In particular, Port Stephens local Kelly Hammond has questioned the prolonged absence from Council activities of East Ward Councillor Glen Dunkley, who has not…
THE addition of murals, outdoor spaces and colourful streetscapes are key parts of a recent revitalisation of Karuah, with the community and Port Stephens Council coming together to build towards a brighter and better township. Port Stephens Council’s Vibrant Places…
SINCE the launch of jupiter in 2019, the Port Stephens youth mental health counselling service has continued to rise in its support of the youth of Port Stephens, with three counselling rooms now available in Salamander Bay, Tanilba Bay and…
THE school leadership team at Irrawang High have a strong tradition of supporting the school and wider community. Each year they oversee the establishment of the annual ‘Giving Tree’, which encourages the school community, including staff, to donate items leading…
IN 2019, News Of the Area reported on Corlette resident Geoff Zipper, known as ‘Swampy’ to the local community, as he prepared to go to Kokoda as part of an adventurous Port Stephens group of twelve. Geoff was 70 years…
GETTING older doesn’t have to mean disengaging from your community. Probus Clubs exist to enrich the lives of their members and anyone that is retired or working part time and over 55 can join in on the great Probus activities…
STUDENTS from Alesco College are serving up cafe fare at Raymond Terrace Library every Thursday, and building life and employment skills which will benefit them in the workplace. Taking their learnings to the local Port Stephens Council run library each…
THE Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, an oasis that celebrates the plants of our region, has recently opened The Kevin Stokes Fernery. The gardens are maintained and looked after by a team of dedicated volunteers and there are often special events…
WORIMI Local Aboriginal Land Council is hoping for a boom to its sand dune quad bike tours business following a successful Aboriginal land claim at Anna Bay. The Department of Planning and Environment – Crown Lands has returned 10.6 hectares…
PORT Stephens local Beau Curtis walked away a winner at last week’s Caravanning and Camping Industry Association (CCIA) NSW Awards for Excellence 2022, recognised for his ongoing dedication as Assistant Park Manager of Ingenia Holiday Parks One Mile Beach. Beau…